"To Make Use of Water" by Safia Elhillo

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An animated interpretation of Safia Elhillo’s poem "To Make Use of Water"



Watch an interview with the poet here: http://bit.ly/TEDEdSafiaInterview

This animation is part of our series, "There’s a Poem for That," which features animated interpretations of poems both old and new that give language to some of life’s biggest feelings. Check out the full series here: http://bit.ly/TEDEdTheresAPoemForThat

Poem by Safia Elhillo, directed by Jeffig Le Bars and Jérémie Balais.

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